World Championship Boxing returns to the Nation’s Capital on Friday, June 28, 2024, as World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Featherweight Champion Lamont “The Reaper” Roach Jr. (24-1-1, 9 KOs) of Washington, DC defends his title in the Main Event against #12 WBA ranked Feargal “Fearless” McCrory (16-0, 8 KOs) of Coalisland, N. Ireland at the Entertainment & Sports Arena (ESA) in Roach’s hometown Washington, DC. Doors open at 5:00 pm with the first bell scheduled for 6:00 pm. Tickets range from $75 to $500 (plus taxes and fees).
The action-packed ProBoxTV card presented by NoXcuse Promotions will feature a mix of world class pros and outstanding prospects, including a co-Main Event with undefeated Lester Martinez (17-0, 15 KOs) of Guatemala City, Guatemala taking on EcuadoranCarlos Gongora (22-2, 17 Kos) of Boston, MA in a 10-round super welterweight tilt.
Rianna Rios (7-0, 1 KO) of Upper Marlboro, MD, a former, two-time Elite National, National PAL, Golden Gloves Champion and US Army Sergeant, is fighting for the WBA International Bantamweight Championship against Mary Romero (10-5, 2 KOs) of Murcia, Spain, while jr. lightweight Greg “Sharpshooter” Outlaw (14-2, 8 KOs) of Bowie, MD is set for a six-round contest (opponent TBD). Lightweights Eric “El Torito” Hernandez (10-1, 5 KOs) of Ashburn, VA and undefeated Deric “Scooter” Davis (3-0, 3 KOs) of Washington, DC, will also be showcased in four-round contests (opponents TBD). In an international 10-round lightweight clash, Alex Dilmaghani (20-2-1, 7 KOs) of Manch, Lancashire, UK will square off against Rene Tellez Giron (19-3, 12 KOs) of Queretaro, Mexico.
A pair of the best American amateur boxers are set to make their professional debut on the card. Both fighting out of DC, flyweight Jordan Roach, Lamont’s 20-year-old brother and a 7-time amateur national champion, and his teammate, welterweight Benjamin Johnson, a 12-time national, are scheduled for 4-round bouts (opponents TBD).
All bouts are subject to change.
